Preparations for the sea trials of Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International's second Icon Class cruise ship have reached a major milestone. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, the vessel successfully completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Passengers set to embark on Quantum of the Seas three-night cruise on March 7, were met with disappointing news after the sailing has been canceled due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The storm, which has led to the closure of the Port of Brisbane, has caused delays for the ship’s previous voyage, making it impossible for the vessel to accommodate its next round of passengers as scheduled.
A search operation is underway for a missing woman who went overboard from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Explorer of the Seas. The incident happened around 11 p.m. on the first day of The 80s Cruise, approximately 80 miles east of Miami.
The crew of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 migrants adrift in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday after spotting their vessel in distress. The refugees, found floating between Cuba and Mexico, were brought aboard the cruise ship, where they received medical care, food, water, and warm clothing.
Authorities in Mexico are searching for a missing cruise passenger who disappeared in Cozumel. Local media outlets report that the passenger, identified as 30-year-old U.S. citizen Williams Tynisha, disembarked from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas to explore the island but failed to return before the vessel’s departure on February 17.
Ben Gravy, the New Jersey-based surfer and vlogger known for his wild and wacky "novelty wave" pursuits, has done it again! This time, he's taken his talents to the high seas riding the waves created by some of the largest cruise ships sailing out of Miami.
After more than two decades at sea, Captain Kate McCue, has announced her departure from Celebrity Cruises. Kate McCue made history as the first American woman to command a large cruise ship, shared the emotional news on her social media accounts.
“Today, I say farewell to Celebrity,” McCue wrote. “I've spent the last 22 years on 11 ships in the Royal Caribbean Group, from 2nd Officer to Captain. I have seen some of the most beautiful places, met inspiring and wonderful people, and had opportunities to live my 12-year-old dream out loud!”
Three Australian passengers aboard Quantum of the Seas were medically evacuated in two separate rescue operations during the ship’s eight-day South Pacific cruise. The maritime gendarmerie patrol boat operated by the Armed Forces in New Caledonia, coordinated the evacuations on Wednesday, February 19, transferring all three individuals to Médipôle for urgent medical care.
Royal Caribbean International has officially announced the name of its third Icon-Class cruise ship, Legend of the Seas. The highly anticipated vessel will make its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean in August 2026, confirming earlier speculation about a European launch.
Two feathered stowaways have captured the attention of passengers and crew aboard Allure of the Seas during its transatlantic voyage from Miami to Europe. The two owls made themselves at home in the ship’s Central Park, where they have been enjoying an unplanned voyage across the Atlantic.
